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Next generation Monosteel piston improves truck fuel economy and emissions

Magnum Monosteel – Federal-Mogul's new generation of its Monosteel piston – reduces piston mass by up to 7% and, according to its developer, enables reduced friction for improved fuel economy and...

Engines & Engine Parts
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Wakefield and District Housing swaps Fords for Citroëns

As part of a four-year fleet replacement programme, Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) is taking delivery of the first of more than 350 Citroën Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay LCVs.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Volvo Kettering bodyshop extends range of vehicle repairs

The bodyshop at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia's Kettering base has expanded beyond truck and bus services into agricultural plant.

Bodyshop Equipment
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Thomas Hardie Commercials wins VOSA ATF status

Trafford Park, Manchester Volvo trucks dealer, Thomas Hardie Commercials, has been accredited as another VOSA ATF (authorised testing facility).

VOSA Testing
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FTA welcomes government climb-down on eco-driver training

The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has welcomed transport minister Mike Penning's decision to back industry initiatives to cut carbon emissions, rather than heaping more regulation on transport...

Driver CPC
DSVA recalls

Iveco Stralis

The second axle steering ram and/or clevis assembly may not be to specification, which will result in some movement between the mounting and the ram. If ignored, the movement will increase with usage...

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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VanView Fresnel lenses now in full production for LCVs

Alenia Optic has launched a Fresnel lens specifically for vans, smaller trucks, coaches and buses.

Road Legal
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Drain Control takes delivery of four of the latest JetVac tankers

Four Whale JetVac tankers have now joined south eastern drainage specialist Drain Control's 40-strong all-Whale fleet to operate on a range of contracts, including a four-year deal with a South East...

Municipal Vehicles
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Spectrum set to take on commercial vehicle repair management

Commercial vehicle accident repair specialist Spectrum Vehicle Repairers LLP says it is reacting to the current trend of repair bodyshops managing fleet repairs, in a bid to reduce 'return to road'...

Repair & Maintenance
DSVA recalls

DAF FTP CF85 / FTPXF105

It has been identified that the quality of some AKE bearings fitted to the 09N044 mid-lift axle (Hendrichson manufacturer) may not be to specification. This could result in failure of the bearing and...

Tractor Units
DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Vito and Viano

On vehcile ID WDF63960123546980 to WDF63981523569244, oil may leak from the bottom of the engine oil filler neck. If not rectified this could lead to oil leaking onto the road surface and/or engine...

Light Commercial Vehicles
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CV Show 2011 is alive, kicking and set to be full fat

The CV Show is set to return next year at the NEC, from April 12 to 14, in full force – building on last year's interim CV Operator Show – and the organisers say stand space booked is already beyond...

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